Junior Accountant | Dutch Speaking

Planet Pharma; Amsterdam; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Amsterdam seeks a Dutch-speaking Junior Accountant to support day-to-day accounting across multiple European entities. You will collaborate with finance colleagues and external partners to ensure accurate reporting and strong controls across jurisdictions.

The role covers month-end activities, intercompany accounting, VAT coordination and statutory reporting, with exposure to consolidation and cross-country finance processes in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline.
• Approximately 3–5 years’ accounting experience in an international or multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and bookkeeping processes.

Responsibilities

• Process sales and purchase invoices across multiple European entities.
• Manage bank, credit card and payment platform transactions.
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations and support month-end close.
• Record intercompany transactions and depreciation schedules.
• Prepare accruals, VAT and journal entries and assist consolidations.

Skills

Dutch language

English language

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Junior Accountant (Multi-Entity European Operations) | Dutch Speaking

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional looking to take the next step in your accounting career within a fast-growing international pharmaceutical environment?

We are partnering with an innovative and rapidly expanding life sciences organisation seeking a Dutch-speaking Junior Accountant to support accounting operations across multiple European entities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic international environment and wants exposure to multi-country accounting, month-end activities, consolidation and statutory compliance.

The Opportunity

As a Junior Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of several European legal entities. Working closely with finance colleagues and external accounting partners, you will help ensure accurate financial reporting, strong financial controls, and compliance across multiple jurisdictions.

This role offers broad exposure across accounting, reconciliations, intercompany transactions, month-end close activities, VAT coordination and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Transaction Processing

• Process sales and purchase invoices across multiple European entities
• Manage bank, credit card and payment platform transactions
• Perform bank and cash reconciliations
• Support payment runs and monitor cash movements
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Process employee expenses and expense reconciliations
• Record inventory transactions and perform inventory reconciliations
• Prepare accruals, commissions and management fee journals
• Process and reconcile intercompany transactions

Reconciliations & Financial Controls

• Complete balance sheet and bank reconciliations
• Maintain reconciliation documentation across all entities
• Review expenses, payment discounts and supporting documentation
• Reconcile intercompany balances and current accounts
• Support intercompany interest calculations and postings
• Ensure financial records remain accurate and complete

Month-End Close & Reporting

• Support monthly close activities across multiple legal entities
• Prepare and post journal entries including accruals, VAT and intercompany adjustments
• Assist with monthly financial reporting and consolidations
• Ensure timely and accurate financial data across countries
• Support consistency of accounting treatments across entities

Compliance & Statutory Reporting

• Coordinate with external accounting firms across Europe
• Support preparation of statutory financial statements
• Assist with audit requests and external advisor communication
• Support VAT returns, Intrastat reporting and local compliance requirements
• Ensure adherence to local accounting regulations

Tax & VAT Support

• Assist with VAT reclaims across multiple jurisdictions
• Support VAT reconciliations and reporting requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• Approximately 3-5 years' accounting experience, ideally within an international or multi-entity environment
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and bookkeeping processes

Experience with:

• Accounts Payable (AP)
• Accounts Receivable (AR)
• Bank reconciliations
• Month-end close activities
• Intercompany accounting

• Experience using ERP systems and financial software
• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP (essential)
• IFRS knowledge would be advantageous
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, scaling business environment
• Fluent Dutch and English language skills are essential